LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Irma Coverage

Millions Remain Without Power After Hurricane Irma Swept Across FloridaIn the wake of Hurricane Irma, more than 6.5 million customers in Florida are left without power. Eric Silagy, CEO of Florida Power & Light, which provides electricity to half the state, said on Monday that residents need to be prepared for "prolonged and extended outages."

County Officials Keep Curfew In Place After IrmaTropical storm Irma may have departed, but a law enforcement-imposed curfew is still in place for Leon County residents. County officials are asking residents to stay off the roads after 9:00 PM Monday and Tuesday night. The curfew extends to 7:00 AM the following morning.

Storm Surge Floods Jacksonville, Forces WJCT News Director To Evacuate By BoatJacksonville is seeing record-breaking flooding as storm surge pushes the St. Johns River over its banks. One person feeling the effects from Irma is Jessica Palombo, news director at member station WJCT. First responders had to rescue Jessica Palombo from her home by boat.

Big Bend Power Restoration BeginsAcross Florida, more than 64% of households are without power after Irma churned through the state. Here's an update on the efforts to restore utilities in the Big Bend. Utility companies are back to work across the Panhandle from Dixie County up to Jefferson and over to Calhoun.

Tallahassee businesses offer hot meals to those in hurricane sheltersIt could have been worse, much worse. But Irma spared Tallahassee and several thankful local businesses pitched in to provide free hot meals for out of town evacuees and local residents in shelters. The mayor's office is organizing efforts. By Monday afternoon Gaines Street Pies, Burrito Border, El Jalisco and McDonald's agreed to provide 1,200 meals later in the evening.

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Leon County Emergency Information PortalWelcome to Leon County's Emergency Information Portal. Here you will find useful tips on protecting you and your family in the event natural or man-made disasters occur in Leon County. On the left-hand navigation panel you will find links to resources for preparation, response and recovery information.

What's Happening In The Florida Keys: Dispatches After Hurricane IrmaInformation about Hurricane Irma's impact on the Florida Keys is just starting to trickle in, and early reports indicate the damage may be particularly severe in the Middle and Upper Keys. WLRN News and its partners have reporters on the ground throughout the islands. We will be posting their updates as they come in.

Florida Keys Hit Hard By IrmaOfficials in the Florida Keys are beginning to assess the damage in areas where Irma made landfall Sunday.

Irma: These roads are closed or obstructedThe city of Tallahassee and Leon County have provided "frequently updated lists" of all road closures and obstructions due to Hurricane Irma. Consider avoiding these roadways.

State Farm: File Claim Quickly, Photograph DamageFlorida's largest private insurer is urging customers to file claims as quickly as possible in the wake of Hurricane-turned-Tropical Storm Irma. State Farm spokeswoman Michal Brower also urges customers to document any damage with photos or videos. State Farm spokeswoman Michal Brower also urges customers to document any damage with photos or videos.

Wakulla officials reporting blocked roads, no major damageWakulla County officials are reporting a few dozen downed trees after Tropical Storm Irma, some of which are blocking roads. Do major damage to buildings either by wind or felled trees is being reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office, however officials do expect those numbers to go up as overall damage is assessed.

Hurricane Irma: Tropical Storm Warning Remains In Effect; Georgia Coast Under Storm Surge WarningMuch of the Georgia coastline, including Savannah, Brunswick, Tybee Island and Ossabaw Island, is currently under a Storm Surge Warning from the National Weather Service. Surges of 4-6 feet are possible in these areas. With surges on top of high tides, which will occur this afternoon from around 12:30 to 1:30, record water levels are expected.

Irma: The LatestFlorida Highway Patrol says they're seeing too many people out "sightseeing" and not obeying the curfew. FHP says trees are down and there's standing water from the exit ramps at 528 to 520. Those ramps have been closed in both directions.

Irma Aftermath: Updates on South Florida Roads, Utilities, and Emergency ResponseHurricane Irma and the massive bands of wind and rain the rocked Southwest Florida has moved north, but in the aftermath of the storm, hundreds of thousands of residents remain without power and the toll of the hurricane is beginning to come into focus as emergency responders begin assessments and repairs.

Survival Tips: What NOT To Do Once Hurricane Irma Blows OverDowned power lines, standing water, damaged buildings--hurricanes continue to be dangerous well after the last rain band has moved on. Now that Hurricane Irma blows through, there will be a new set of hazards to watch for.

Photo Gallery: Hurricane Irma Damage In Tampa Bay AreaHurricane Irma impacted the entire Tampa Bay area. WUSF has reporters spread out across the region. This county-by-county breakdown will be updated continuously as the storm passes.

Gainesvillians Document Irma's Rath On Social MediaResidents of the greater Gainesville area took to social media to share the damage left from Hurriance Irma.

Local Electric Crews Now On Stand By Hoping To Help Restore Power Later TodayWhile Tallahassee electric crews are currently in a holding pattern, they are expected to try to go back out and restore power to residents later today. As weather conditions from Irma worsen, outages are expected to increase. But, Deputy City Manager Reese Goad say for now, crews are sheltering in place and are expected to start working again when it's safe.

Power Out For More Than 60 Percent Of Florida Homes And BusinessesMore than 6.2 million Florida homes and businesses are now without power after Hurricane Irma barreled through the state, according the state's emergency management division. That's 62 percent of the state's power customers - and there are several counties where 80-90 percent of customers are without power.

Are We Better Prepared For Hurricanes Today? - 1ALessons learned from hurricanes past.

While Watching Irma Conditions, Tallahassee Airport To Resume Commercial Flights TonightTallahassee commercial flights are scheduled to resume tonight. According to its twitter page, Tallahassee Airport says commercial flights are scheduled to resume at 7-40 tonight. TLH is open to military & emergency ops/relief air traffic only.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Irma: 'Everybody's working their tail off'Speaking with TODAY live about Hurricane Irma, Florida Gov. Rick Scott says that "pre-positioned assets throughout the state" are working to get food and water to people in shelters, which are filled to capacity: "Everybody's working their tail off."

Irma Weakens Into Tropical Storm As It Grinds Through FloridaHurricane Irma hit Florida with brutal force. After making landfall on Sunday, the huge storm remained a Category 1 hurricane as it moved over the state's northwest Monday, before finally being downgraded to a tropical storm at 8 a.m. ET. In large swaths of Florida, Irma has brought dangerous floodwaters, knocking out power and turning human possessions into debris.

Due To Irma's High Winds, Tallahassee Electric Crews Standing Down For NowAt least 11,000 city of Tallahassee electric customers are without power. But, as of 5 a.m., electric crews have been pulled off the road due to Irma conditions. While thousands remain without power, electric crews worked overnight to restore power back to more than 11,000 residents.

TLH airport plays key role in emergency operationsAs Hurricane Irma takes aim at the Big Bend, Tallahassee International Airport is displaying its vast versatility. The facility is serving as a staging area for emergency relief equipment, according to Chris Curry, the city of Tallahassee's director of aviation.

Irma Turns Civic Center Into Second FSU HomeShortly before curfew Sunday night, about 150 Florida State University students lounged on inflatable matrasses and sleeping bags on the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center floor. Finding Nemo splashed across the Jumbotron high above the arena floor, but Noah Hertz and a group of Deland friends were more interested in cards than the Disney hit.

Scott Urges Floridians To Remain ShelteredHurricane Irma blasted the Florida Keys early Sunday morning with Category 4 winds and driving rain, and Governor Rick Scott is warning Floridians to heed the deadly threat. Irma is expected to bring hurricane force winds and flooding to the Big Bend area sometime after 6 p.m., with winds lasting through early Monday morning.

Big Bend Area Schools Announce Extended ClosuresUpdate: 9/10/17: Gulf, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla County Schools have announced extended closures. FAMU, FSU and TCC will remain closed through Friday. Original Story: Public schools, colleges and universities will be closed starting Friday through Monday, says Gov. Rick Scott. A change in Hurricane Irma's forecasted path has prompted the closures which is in effect for schools across the state.